The Forbidden Kingdom

The forbidden kingdom is an Oriental variation of Western fairy tales. It starts off with a boy in Boston who gets possession of a magic pole. He get transported to China where he has to return the pole to its rightful owner. This might sound very simplistic and trite - but additional characters seen on the boy's journey help the storyline and make it interesting. There is the drunken poet played wonderfully by Jackie Chan , the monk played by Jet Li and the girl known as Golden Sparrow. The action sequences are great as they normally are for Chinese movies - however at the same time it doesn't ever lose its sense of humor along the way. The fight between Jackie Chan and Jet Li is a classic one. Overall this movie has all the right ingredients that should appeal to the avid kung-fu fan and also the casual movie goer.

This movie is great period. Excellent music. Excellent acting. And it teaches the true meaning of Kung Fu. It also has a wonderful sense of irony at the end.... Full review

this was a awsome movie but the story was dumb i didnt like the story because it was sense less and not good. if they had changed the story the movie would be good... Full review

The story is more appropriate for a younger audience. I think they added some obscene language and blood just to get a PG-13 rating. The only reason I continued watching this movie until the end was the fighting scenes. The action... Full review

This was some action movie. Of course, all fung fu movies have stunning action and moves, but this is a really stunner of them all, The Story is mostly origanl but traditional to the fantasy world spirit. The Acting was good... Full review

First of all, Jet Li and Jackie Chan are Finally teaming up!!!! This is a very funny movie. Anyone who watches this movie will want to even try some of those moves.... Full review

I am always fun of viewing Asian films,particularly MARTIAL ARTS.I highly admire Jet Li and Jachie Chan and regard Chinese Movies in general as competitive since Identity, culture and traditions are highly preserved. Forbidden Kingdom then is another product of EXCELLENCE!... Full review

Nice kung fu.This movie had a nice middle.The nice parts such as the monk peaing on the other.It had funny parts and nice battles.I highly recomend this movie.... Full review

is about time to see a movie staring jackie chan and jet li is amazing story and fight seen with two acters is worth it is has most the best stye in kung fu and the story is for all family... Full review

Ok, you have to like movies that are martial artsie fartsie, this is not a totally serious movie, kind of like the Last Action Hero... but none the less a good movie, good action, good story line, good acting and great... Full review

Nationwide, the film was declared "great fun" (New York Magazine), "a delightful, action-packed martial-arts fantasy" (Los Angeles Daily News), "exhilarating" (Seattle Post-Intelligencer) and "the best martial arts epic ever made" (WBAI Radio). A tale of two archrivals who unite to challenge a warlord in an epic battle of good versus evil, The Forbidden Kingdom was a box office hit and a favorite of the critics. ... Full Review

a movie worthy of their talents.... ... Full Review

The Forbidden Kingdom," one of the few martial arts pictures released in the U.S. this year, features both Jackie Chan and Jet Li and grossed just over $52 million domestically for Lionsgate. Given this marketplace, Asian-made martial arts titles have become a lower priority for Hong Kong movie companies. ... Full Review

I thought it was incredibly hokey.....The kung fu stunts weren't just bad.....I like Jet Li.....I just think the film was way below his acting talents.....Another action star that I like, Jackie Chan, also plays two roles;.... ... Full Review

I thought it was incredibly hokey.I suppose....However, for some reason I simply wasn't expecting this to be  one.The kung fu stunts weren't just bad.....I like Jet Li.....I've seen him do some magnificent work.....I like, Jackie Chan, also plays two roles;.... ... Full Review

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If you love Jet Li and Jackie Chan, and movies like "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon", then you have to see the much antisipated The Forbidden Kingdom, a comic adventure with fantasy fight scenes that will amaze the staunchest Kung Fu-obsessed... ... Full Article

Renowned action choreographer Yuen Wo-ping ( The Forbidden Kingdom , Kill Bill ) is directing a martial arts biopic, True Legend, starring Chiu Man-cheuk, Taiwanese pop singer Jay Chou, Michelle Yeoh and Chinese actors Zhou Xun and Guo Xiaodong. ... Full Article

The Weinstein Company's vice president, Asian acquisitions and co-production Bey Logan, explained the company's criteria for selecting projects for its $285m Asian Film Fund, at Pusan's Asian Film Funds Forum over the weekend (Oct 3-5). ... Full Article